2024 Ford Escape vs. 2025 Hyundai Tucson Review

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2024 Ford
Escape

MSRP*: $28,000 to $39,610
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2025 Hyundai
Tucson

MSRP*: $28,355 to $39,795
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MPG - City 26 - 42 MPG 24 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.8 - 65.4 ft3 80.3 ft3
Engine
  • 163-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 180-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 192-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 - 192 hp 187 hp
Towing Capacity 1,500 - 2,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 180.5 - 181.2 in 182.7 in
Exterior Width 74.1 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 38.9 - 40.7 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.3 in
Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Ford Escape than the Hyundai Tucson. The Ford Escape offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Hyundai Tucson, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Escape as you will with the Hyundai Tucson, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Ford Escape or the Hyundai Tucson, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Ford Escape is about the same width as the Hyundai Tucson. When looking at overall length, the Ford Escape takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Hyundai Tucson.

Handling
The Ford Escape has the same turning radius as the Hyundai Tucson, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Ford Escape will do just as well as the Hyundai Tucson, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Ford Escape has a little less horsepower than the Hyundai Tucson.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Escape transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Hyundai Tucson.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Escape and the Hyundai Tucson. The Ford Escape has significantly less cargo capacity than the Hyundai Tucson.